Anastasia E. Lennon v. New Bedford, City of - Office of The City Solicitor (SPR 20241382)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records May 21, 2024 SPR24/1382 Peter F. Winters, Esq. Associate City Solicitor City of New Bedford 133 William Street, Room 203 New Bedford, MA 02740 Dear Attorney Winters: I have received the petition of Anastasia E. Lennon, of the New Bedford Light, appealing the response of the City of New Bedford (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 26, 2024, Ms. Lennon requested the following records for the period “Jan. 1, 2024 to Jan. 25, 2024”: [1] All emails between (to and/or from) [identified individuals], including all email attachments, from Jan. 24, 2024. The responsive email(s) may or may not include other recipients. [2] All emails between (to and/or from) [identified individuals], including all email attachments. The responsive emails may or may not include other recipients. . . . Prior Appeal The requested records were the subject of a prior appeal. See SPR24/0487 and SPR24/0488 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (February 27, 2024). In my February 27th determination, I found that the City did not meet its burden to withhold the records, in their entirety, under Exemption (f) of the Public Records Law. The City responded on March 12, 2024. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, Ms. Lennon petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1382, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that the City intends on providing a further response to Ms. Lennon. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Ms. Lennon with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Peter F. Winters, Esq SPR24/1382 Page 2 May 21, 2024 Lennon may appeal the appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Anastasia E. Lennon